Influence
Central America
South America
Factiods
Pot Luck
100
What has influenced the architecture in Latin America?
Cultural diffusion and religion
100
Where was the Mayan culture most common?
It spread from Southern Mexico into a large area of Central America.
100
What connects North America to South America?
The Isthmus of Panama
100

What killed millions of natives during the conquest of Latin America?

Disease

100

Large floating islands that were just rafts covered in mud

what are Chinampas

200

Throughout Latin America "newly blended cultures" have been created through the influences of which three cultural groups?

Indigenous Populations, European Immigrants, and Enslaved Africans

200
How have the people of Central America and Brazil modified the physical environment?
By cutting down the rain forest to create farmland.
200
How does Brazil differ from other nations in Latin America?
They speak Portuguese.
200

Aztec Ruler fooled by Cortez

Montezuma

200

What technology led to the diffusion of European culture to Latin America in the 1400's and 1500's

The Caravel Ship

300
Spanish colonization of South America spread new religious traditions of which church?
Roman Catholic
300
Which Central American country is most challenged to control its border to stop illegal activities? Why?
Guatemala because it shares a border with 4 countries and connects Central America to Mexico.
300
How did colonization by Spain affect Central America?
Introduced Spanish and Christianity
300
How were language patterns in the Caribbean affected by cultural diffusion?
Indigenous languages were replaced by European languages.
300
Diego Rivera created murals that depicted...
the struggles and treatment of workers.
400
Enslaved Africans were responsible for the diffusion of which cultural traditions?
foods, music and dance
400
What evidence do we have that the Mayan culture spread throughout a large section of Central America?
Ancient Mayan cities existed in the Yucatan Peninsula. Today Mayan villages can be found in Northern Guatemala, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador.
400
Name 2 renewable resources that have been a focus of tension in the Rain Forest?
Timber and soil
400
Which European nation attempted to colonize Haiti?
France
400
The influence of the cultural diffusion of religion in Mexico is seen in the architecture of many of these large buildings.
Catholic Churches/cathedrals
500
The Colombian exchange introduced this economic activity to South America.
Cattle ranching
500
What is the Isthmus of Panama?
The narrow strip of land that connects North America to South America. The location of the country of Panama.
500

What is the location of the Amazon Forest?

The Amazon River basin of Brazil

500

In Mexico and in many other Latin Countries this day is a day to celebrate family and those who have passed away.

Dia De Los Muertos

500
How did the migration of European colonists to South America change the character of the region?
Religion and language patterns changed dramatically with the arrival of the colonists.
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